![]() The natural evolution of ‘misogynoir’Īfter using the term misogynoir in the blog post, Bailey noticed other Black feminists were using it as well. If the word is one that Merriam-Webster editors decide is needed in the English language, it has a good chance of getting into the dictionary. The more the word spreads and becomes part of the American lexicon, the more likely it will be noticed by dictionary editors. The company says if you have a new word “use it.” Editors suggest dropping the word into your conversations and writing. Suggestions for new words are not accepted. Merriam-Webster says dictionary editors read actively, looking for changes in language. It’s not easy to have a word added to the dictionary. “Changes have to happen at the structural level of our society, not just the individual behaviors.” “The real root of misogynoir is how people perceive and treat Black women and understand them to be worthy of respect and care,” Bailey said. ![]() ![]() Bailey, who teaches in the department of communication studies, first used misogynoir in a 2010 posting to the Crunk Feminist Collective blog to describe the specific type of oppression that Black women experience often characterized by a combination of racism and sexism. Misogynoir brings together the words “misogyny” and “noir,” the latter meaning “black” in French. “ Misogynoir ” - the newest word included in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary - was coined by Northwestern’s School of Communication associate professor Moya Bailey. Merriam-Webster, the oldest dictionary publisher in the United States, estimates there are over a million words. And of course those who wish to can also join in with his supporters as they shout ‘God save the King!’.How many words are in the English language? No one truly knows. This means that Charles’ subjects (the people he rules over) will be able to come to London to watch the processions (lines of people going to and from the Abbey) or watch at home as the ceremony is broadcast (shown on TV) all over the world. Charles’ wife, Camilla, will also be crowned (have a crown put on her head) during the ceremony.Ħ May will be a bank holiday in the United Kingdom, meaning that most people won’t have to go to work. For instance, he will travel back to Buckingham Palace in the amazingly spectacular gold royal horse-drawn carriage, pulled by eight horses.Īlthough Charles acceded to the throne (became king) at the moment of his mother’s death, the coronation is an important symbolic ceremony, and also marks his new role as head of the Church of England, famously founded by Henry VIII. Although King Charles has asked for a smaller ceremony than Queen Elizabeth had, it will still be an extremely grand event with plenty of pomp and pageantry (impressive and colourful parts of a ceremony). The ceremony will take place at Westminster Abbey and will be conducted (performed) by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Charles is also king of 14 other Commonwealth countries (countries still under British rule), so their leaders, as well as many other heads of state (leaders of countries) will also attend. King Charles’ coronation is a state occasion, which means that important members of the government and the royal family will attend, and that it will be paid for by the British government. Currently, Prince William, the elder son of King Charles, is first in line to the throne (Prince William would become king if Charles died) and his son George is second in line to the throne. Until recently, this would usually be the eldest son, but the law has now changed so that an eldest daughter would have the same rights. The position of monarch is hereditary, which means that it is passed down through the family. The family of the monarch is known as the royal family. The king or queen is known as the monarch or the sovereign. The UK is a monarchy (a country with a king or queen). This post looks at some of the vocabulary connected with that event. On Saturday, 6 May, the UK will see its first coronation (ceremony to make someone king or queen) since 1953, when Queen Elizabeth began her extraordinarily long reign (the time she was queen). Listen to the author reading this blog post: John Harper / Moment / GettyImages
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